Meet Vicki Wilson, Assistant Accountant

With a passion for bookkeeping, Carrick Aland’s Vicki Wilson has loved working with accounting technology throughout her career, starting with MYOB and BankLink and now, Xero.

So it’s convenient that Vicki gets to prepare financial and activity statements for business and primary production clients seated right in the heart of Xero’s QLD Accounting Partner of the Year, Carrick Aland!

“Our difference is the broad base of clientele and the quality service we provide,” says Vicki. “Carrick Aland are not just accountants; we also help our clients with audits, investments and superannuation.”

Having started originally with Carrick Ashmead in Dalby straight out of school, Vicki operated the firm’s only computer. She caught on quickly, streamlined the data entry process and progressed from making cash book and journal entries to, these days, supporting Beth and Cameron pulling together clients’ financials.

Vicki is fully immersed in cloud accounting.

“With Xero being our primary accounting system, we have already migrated a number of clients across and are now planning for a smooth transition into tax integrations,” says Vicki.

“At the end of the day, cloud accounting provides a better understanding of clients’ businesses, both for the owners and us.”

So much groundwork has been laid around using Xero at Carrick Aland that Vicki is only too happy to field any queries that come from clients.

“Help is only ever a phone call away,” Vicki says. “All the team are friendly which is why I’ve lasted as long as I have. We’re only too happy to get people up and running as fast as we can, especially at tax time when it’s best to send in your financial information whilst it’s still fresh in your mind.”

Recently we had our end of year finances and tax returns completed by Daniel Bartkowski. We are extremely grateful for his intuitive to look further into our finances with a positive result. Daniel is very approachable and highly professional with a wealth of knowledge within the rural sector, which we are predominately involved in. He understood our situation with ease. We highly recommend both Daniel and Carrick Aland to our friends and family.

BEN AND SUSAN JACOBS

Dan has given me advice on income protection. Dan was able to explain it all to me in a very clear manner. Through Dan’s experience and knowledge I received a very positive outcome. I always receive full care and attention from Dan when needed.

KYLIEMeridan Plains

Over the past few years my wife and I have been planning to retire. Due to our limited understanding about financial investments, we realized expert advice from a professional financial planner was a priority to achieve the best possible retirement investment outcome.

We had already established a good rapport with Carrick Aland Accountants with Wayne Turner preparing our Tax Returns for a number of years and took every opportunity to seek advice on our future goals and aspirations heading into retirement.

CHRISTOPHER & CHRISTINAWright

The services of Carrick Aland Wealth Planning have always been at the highest professional standard, offering a service that is second to none. Their personable approach and commitment to delivering the best product and services is testament to the company and will ensure I continue returning to them. Most recently my involvement with Daniel Ellis and his insurance advice was simply exceptional, he worked hard to deliver the best product at the best rate for me and was incredibly considerate and professional in all his dealings.

KIRSTY O’BRIENJournalist

I was the recipient of the Dalby Chamber of Commerce Exceptional Service Award presented to me at the Business After Hours at White Industries. I wish to thank Carrick Aland Accountants for sponsoring this award. It is wonderful to see businesses like yours support our community and provide employees opportunities to be recognised and rewarded for their hard work and dedication to their employer. Thank you for the presentation of this award.

BRIANNA CELLEDONIDalby Engine Rebuilders

There were no speed bumps when we moved to Carrick Aland and Intuitive Super. For us it was the level of Wayne’s professional finger-on-the-pulse and strategy in his thinking that he delivered, together with Daniel Ellis and Beth Hall. They put a lot of work into the final breakdown and explained the strategy. The clever part is that now our SMSF is only one part of our financial puzzle. The standout for us was Wayne maximising our SMSF to devise a strategy with a long-term view.

ROWENA AND DAMIAN

At Carrick Aland we take the time to listen, to find out what you want and need, so that we can be sure we are providing services that are actually of benefit to you.